Head Chef

Pho; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pho, a vibrant restaurant known for its fresh Vietnamese cuisine, is seeking a Head Chef for its new location in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, a hands-on approach, and a passion for creating delightful dishes. You'll manage a dynamic team while ensuring top-notch food safety standards and compliance, with plenty of perks including free meals, discounts, and a competitive salary with bonuses.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and friends

Company pension

Wagestream for quicker pay

Annual parties

Bonuses for referrals

Confidential Employer Assistance Program

Amazing training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and compliance.
• Experience managing a team of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Supportive and hands-on leader in the kitchen.
• Control stock levels and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Passionate about cooking fresh and vibrant food.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Fresh Cooking

Stock Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

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We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant recently just opened in Tunbridge Wells.

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it’s important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £47,000 includes earnings received through tronc.

And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000!

Who and what is Pho?

We are named after Vietnam's famous noodle soup - PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodles, and plenty of meat (or vegetables)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu…

Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve every day:

• Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls
• Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads
• Delicious rich curries
• Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables

We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of ‘Pho-natics’ wherever we go!

What Pho can offer you!

• Free fresh meals at work
• 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!
• Get paid every 2 weeks! Or…
• … Get paid quicker with our Wagestream
• We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!
• Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing.
• Company pension
• Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond
• A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year!

What Pho is looking for:

• Hands-on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
• Head Chef with minimum x2 years’ experience in role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho, we have wok chefs, line chefs and sous chefs to support you.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
• Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day, e.g., Acquire for stock ordering.